Sample Application Baskets

Sample Application Baskets are acrylic baskets with mesh bottoms
that sit on top of the column packing. They are used when the column
is not full of media and prevent the top lay of packing from being
disturbed by changes in the eluant flow.

Some media, like our ion exchange media
can change size significantly during a separation. Using a sample basket, instead
of an adjustable plunger in these cases can help
keep the column neatly packed. They can even be used when doing ascending flow chromatography
at low flow rates.

Because the sample baskets are acrylic with a nylon membrane, they are
not for use with organic solvents.